In SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court held that ______ is part of the basic struc…

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In SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court held that ______ is part of the basic structure of the Constitution and State action promoting one religion over others violates constitutional secularism.

Federalism
Secularism
Socialism
Democracy

Answer: Secularism

SR Bommai (1994): Besides federalism, SC held secularism is part of basic structure. Secularism means: (a) State has no religion, (b) Equal respect for all religions, (c) No discrimination based on religion, (d) Religion and politics separated. State action promoting one religion violates secularism; can be ground for judicial review of Presidential proclamation under Article 356. Foundation of Indian secularism jurisprudence.

Topic Secularism and Religious Freedom - S.R. Bommai Case

Exam Relevance Secularism as basic structure question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

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In SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court held that ______ is part of the basic structure of the Constitution and State action promoting one religion over others violates constitutional secularism.